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Matthew McConaughey was almost the king of the world.An upcoming book by late "Titanic" producer Jon Landau has reportedly revealed why the "True Detective" star, 55, lost the lead role in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster to Leonardo DiCaprio.In his newsletter "What I'm Hearing," Puck's Matthew Belloni published an excerpt from Landau's book "The Bigger Picture," which reveals details about McConaughey's screen test for the role of Jack in "Titanic."

Why Matthew McConaughey missed out on the lead role in 'Titanic'

PHOENIX -- Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to become the first WNBA player with three straight triple-doubles, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 95-60 on Thursday night for their third consecutive victory.Thomas secured her 19th career triple-double -- no other WNBA player has had more than four -- with 3:47 left on a pass to the corner for DeWanna Bonner's 3-pointer.

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas bags record 3rd triple-double in row

BEIJING (AP) — A high-tech district in the Chinese capital is opening an all-service robot store on Friday to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots.From plucking boxes off a pharmacy shelf to serving drinks from behind a bar, robots at the government-run facility showcase how far humanoid robot development has come — and how far it has to go.

Shopping for a robot? China’s new robot store in photos

The bride and groom argue that because their twin nieces are only about a year old, they'll "summon a considerable amount of attention"NEED TO KNOWFamily tension has risen four months before a couple's wedding because they invited their nephew to their ceremony but want to exclude their nieces

Family Drama Unfolds as Bride and Groom Invite Nephew but Exclude Twin Nieces from Wedding

The Philippines—a treaty ally of the United States—accused its major rival, China, of being irresponsible for launching a rocket across the South China Sea and putting its people at risk.While Chinese authorities have not responded, state media—citing sources—reported that debris from the rocket fell into "predesignated drop zones" within international waters.

China Clashes With US Ally Over Rocket Launch

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would meet with Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader will not meet with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in comments that suggested Washington and Moscow could soon hold a summit.Trump’s comments followed a statement from Putin earlier in the day that he hoped to meet with Trump next week, possibly in the United Arab Emirates.

Trump says he would meet with Putin even without Zelenskyy

American is adding seasonal service to Budapest, Prague and Buenos Aires for next summer.Many of American's summer routes were discontinued because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Flights are mostly leaving from its hubs in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport.American Airlines is reviving some of its pre-pandemic destinations like Prague and Budapest, Hungary, as international travel continues to hold up better than domestic demand.

American adds Budapest, Prague and Buenos Aires flights for summer 2026

Canyon Fire prompts evacuation orders near Lake Piru as water-dropping aircraft respondCalifornia residents still rebuilding following wildfiresFox News national correspondent William La Jeunesse has the latest on the rebuilding process in California on 'Special Report.'NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A brush fire was quickly moving across parts of Southern California on Thursday, spurring evacuations of the area as fire officials worked to put out the blaze.

Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has canceled this month's concerts in Las Vegas to spend time with her children as their father, her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, battles an undisclosed illness."Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas," Clarkson announced on social media Wednesday.

Kelly Clarkson cancels remainder of August Vegas shows

The sixth-round pick is quickly making name for himselfLaJohntay Wester wasn't exactly surprised by his 87-yard punt return for a tourchdown during Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts. In fact, the Ravens' rookie sixth-round pick actually predicted that he would score a touchdown in his first-ever NFL game.

Ravens rookie LaJohntay Wester predicted his special teams TD vs. Colts during preseason opener

A concerned parent has taken to Reddit to solve a puzzling mystery: what are the two small pieces of metal that keep appearing in their son's bathroom?In a now-viral post, user u/TrueReligion300 shared a photo showing the odd items on a black workout mat, captioning it with a note that they seem to find one or two of these metal bits every time they enter the room.

Parent Asks Internet What Metal Pieces Are in Son's Bathroom, Answer Shocks

WINTERSET, Iowa —It’s not every day that someone reaches the age of 100 — let alone 108.Wednesday marks 108 years since Pauline Jones was born in Forest City, Iowa, in 1917. She still remembers stories from her grandfather, who served in America’s Civil War in the 1860s.

'It's a lot of birthdays': Iowa woman turns 108

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan.The three stealth fighters were piloted by U.S. personnel as they flew from Guam to the Nytuabaru Air Base in the Miyazaki Prefecture, one of them making a vertical landing.

Japan deploys first F-35B stealth fighter jet

The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was announced in July 2025 by Colbert himself during the taping of his show. The news of the cancellation of one of the leading late-night talk shows garnered support from all over the world for the host, including from other late-night TV hosts.

"The economics made it a challenge": CBS chief finally opens up about the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

A Delta Air Lines passenger joining a Microsoft Teams call during an early morning flight has prompted criticism on Reddit.The incident was detailed in a post titled, "New absurd behavior: Teams meeting from flight," shared by Reddit user u/br0princess on August 4 in the r/delta subreddit.

Delta Passenger Asleep on Flight, Anger at What Woman Does on Next Seat

Rebekah Baptiste, 10, was found unresponsive on a highway in Arizona on July 27NEED TO KNOWRebekah Baptiste died on July 30, days after she was found dehydrated and with bruises across her bodyRichard Baptiste and Anicia Woods were arrested in connection with the killingRebekah's school says they attempted to contact child services a dozen times since November 2023

Found Without Toenails, Her Murder Followed 12 School Reports to Child Services — Why Was No One Able to Stop It?

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Open AI announced Thursday the release of GPT-5, the latest and most-advanced iteration of its artificial intelligence technology, which will be free to users.The company said the program, which underwent 5,000 hours of testing, is smarter, faster and more useful than the previous model, GPT-4, and will be especially efficient at writing, coding and for use in the healthcare sector.

OpenAI releases GPT-5, free to users

The women whom Jeffrey Epstein abused demand to be heard.And their voices — long suppressed, but now emerging powerfully and with courage — could further fuel the maelstrom around President Donald Trump and aides who dig the scandal deeper each time they try to end it.These are women who’ve been let down for years, at multiple levels, by a government that was supposed to keep them safe.

Epstein victims are a growing political threat to Trump

A WALMART customer was arrested after he allegedly stole thousands using a ‘switcheroo’ trick.Ryan Meador was taken into custody for stealing $2,300 worth of merchandise, police said.Meador would allegedly apply the price tag of a cheaper item to a more expensive one, making the product appear significantly less costly.

Walmart shopper uses ‘switcheroo at self-checkout to walk out the door with $2,300 worth of goods’

A woman who adopted a puppy from a local shelter had no idea what he would look like as an adult, only for him to transform into a highly unusual-looking dog.Anna Winning, 34, adopted puppy Rolo from the Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) in 2024, when he was around nine weeks old.

Woman Adopts 'Cuddly' Shelter Puppy—No One Expecting What He Turns Into

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HALSEY CANYON, Calif. (AP) — A brush fire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles and close to popular recreation spot Lake Castaic ignited and quickly spread Thursday afternoon, forcing thousands of evacuations.The Canyon Fire comes as a massive wildfire in Central California has become the state’s largest blaze of the year, burning out of control in the Los Padres National Forest.

Photos of the scenes after Canyon Fire ignited

Security Cabinet approves escalation after all-night meeting following Netanyahu's territorial control announcementIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses accusations of genocideIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses accusations of genocide and calls President Donald Trump an 'unbelievable partner' on 'Special Report.'NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Israel Security Cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City

Kelly Clarkson kept her children front of mind while navigating her late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock‘s secret cancer battle, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.“Even though they went through an acrimonious divorce, Kelly made a conscious decision to protect Brandon’s privacy until the very end for the sake of their family,” the source explains.

How Kelly Clarkson Protected Ex Brandon Blackstock Before His Death Despite Messy Divorce (Exclusive)

A new image has revealed the clearest glimpse yet of an interstellar visitor zipping through our solar system.The Hubble Telescope and its Wide Field Camera 3 got an incredible view of the comet named 3I/ATLAS, which came from beyond our solar system, on July 21 when the object was 277 million miles (445 million kilometers) from Earth.

Hubble offers sharp new view of interstellar comet

Group says there's nothing 'natural' about feeding companion animals to predators from different continentsAnimals find creative ways to scratch itches at Milwaukee County ZooAnimals at the Milwaukee County Zoo were caught on camera scratching itches in hilarious and inventive ways.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Zoo's request for donations of pets to be fed to predatory animals draws PETA blowback

Up until last week, the Lucid Air sedan was the record holder for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle between charges. Today, the Chevrolet Silverado EV holds the title, and the numbers aren't even close.The accomplishment started as a wild idea from Silverado EV Range Test project lead Jon Doremus.

A Chevy Silverado Just Went 1,059 Miles On One Fill Up

President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine or suffer severe economic punishment expires Friday, but it’s unclear how he plans to proceed amid new efforts toward a summit with Vladimir Putin and delicate trade negotiations with China.Trump promised earlier this week to apply new sanctions on Russia even as he questioned how effective they would be.

As Trump’s deadline for Russia comes due, White House preps for possible summit with Putin

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ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Under Istanbul’s old Galata Bridge, there’s a nondescript concrete landing that juts out into the waters of the Golden Horn.By day, it’s easy to overlook. But as evening nears, it transforms into one of the city’s most sought-after stages for romance.